This is my 1,000 post to my cooking blog!!! The best thing about the blog is it has really pushed me to try lots of new recipes, though I do have by old favs that I cook now and again. This is my take on an Ottolenghi recipe. Serve it with a simple chopped salad … Continue reading Spiced Lamb on Hummus
I love hummus, I eat it at least once a week. This week it was roasted garlic hummus – the garlic turns magically sweet when it is roasted. I roast a few extra cloves so I have some on hand to spread on bread or add to dip. Ingredients: 2 heads of garlic 2 can … Continue reading Garlic Hummus
Hummus seems to be my go to lately for lunch. Mix it up spread it on bread with some sliced radishes, avocado and sprouts – it’s the perfect lunch and oh so healthy. This week it’s cilantro hummus – the color is amazing and taste – yummy! 2 cans chickpeas, drained 4 cloves garlic 4 … Continue reading Cilantro Hummus
This is one of my favorite lunches – crunchy toast topped with creamy hummus and avocado with some crunchy sprouts on top. It’s quick and I usually have the ingredients on hand. Ingredients: Hummus 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced Salt and pepper Sprouts Whole wheat bread, toasted Spread hummus on bread, top with avocado and sprouts.
I love hummus – especially since I bought my Vitamix – it takes minutes to make a big vat of it! This week I was in the mood for something spicy – so I added some jalapeño and hot sauce and topped it with a little cayenne pepper – yum!! Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed … Continue reading Spicy Hummus
I love hummus! Spread it on bread top with some sprouts and I’m one happy lady. It is great as a snack too. This one is pretty light on the fat – and heavy on flavor! 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 c chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed) 4 cloves garlic … Continue reading Sun Dried Hummus
I love hummus! It’s great as a dip or as a sandwich topping. Served on a piece of toasted bread with some cucumber and pea shoots make for the perfect quick lunch. Ingredients: Red Pepper Hummus Cucumber, sliced thin Sourdough bread, sliced Pea Shoots Spread toast with hummus, top with cucumber and pea shoots.
I love my Vitamix! It makes the most amazing humus – no tahini requires, just add toasted sesame seeds to make your own! 1 roasted red pepper 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained 2 TBSP toasted sesame seeds 3 TBSP lemon juice 2 TBSP olive oil 1/4 tsp smoked … Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
This is the best hummas I have ever made or tasted. It’s a commitment but mostly hands off. Home Cooked Chickpeas 1 lb dried chickpeas 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, sliced thin 8 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp salt 1 quart of water Several bay leaves Rinse & drain the chickpeas. Place in a … Continue reading Slow Cooked Hummas
This one is not quite a weeknight meal, even if you cheat like me and buy your hummus and tzatziki. Lamb Meatballs 1 lb ground lamb 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tsp salt 1 onion, finely chopped 3/4 c parsley, … Continue reading Lamb Meatball and Pom Tabbouleh Bowl
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